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Streatham
Streatham
Lambert & Sons LimitedLambert & Sons Limited
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back terrace in London with no cover.
St. Michael's Road
St. Michael's Road
Bertolini ArchitectsBertolini Architects
Nathalie Priem Photography
Contemporary terrace in London with no cover.
UP Outdoor Living Space
UP Outdoor Living Space
Phase II, Inc.Phase II, Inc.
Design ideas for a classic terrace in Seattle with no cover and a bbq area.
Portland Landscaping Outdoor Living
Portland Landscaping Outdoor Living
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Deck, outdoor furniture, outdoor design layout, color, flowers, flower pots, wood deck, outdoor rug
Photo of a traditional terrace in Portland with no cover.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Jim TetroJim Tetro
Architect: Amy Gardner Gardner/Mohr Architects www.gardnermohr.com
Contemporary terrace in DC Metro with no cover.
Gulfront Home - Kiva Dunes, Alabama
Gulfront Home - Kiva Dunes, Alabama
CDC WoodworkingCDC Woodworking
Greg Riegler
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal back terrace in Miami with a fire feature and no cover.
Cumberland - John Maniscalco Architecture
Cumberland - John Maniscalco Architecture
John Maniscalco ArchitectureJohn Maniscalco Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a potted garden and no cover.
Penthouse - West Hampstead
Penthouse - West Hampstead
Wickenden HutleyWickenden Hutley
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London with no cover.
Maison Suresnes
Maison Suresnes
Design 2LDesign 2L
Stefan Meyer
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Stratford Road
Stratford Road
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
Design ideas for a contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London with no cover and a potted garden.
Outdoor living perfection in Belmont, MA with a spacious and elegant cumaru deck
Outdoor living perfection in Belmont, MA with a spacious and elegant cumaru deck
Archadeck of Suburban BostonArchadeck of Suburban Boston
Archadeck of Suburban Boston
Traditional terrace in Boston with no cover.
Modern is Modern Again in Portola Valley
Modern is Modern Again in Portola Valley
Mark Brand ArchitectureMark Brand Architecture
For this remodel in Portola Valley, California we were hired to rejuvenate a circa 1980 modernist house clad in deteriorating vertical wood siding. The house included a greenhouse style sunroom which got so unbearably hot as to be unusable. We opened up the floor plan and completely demolished the sunroom, replacing it with a new dining room open to the remodeled living room and kitchen. We added a new office and deck above the new dining room and replaced all of the exterior windows, mostly with oversized sliding aluminum doors by Fleetwood to open the house up to the wooded hillside setting. Stainless steel railings protect the inhabitants where the sliding doors open more than 50 feet above the ground below. We replaced the wood siding with stucco in varying tones of gray, white and black, creating new exterior lines, massing and proportions. We also created a new master suite upstairs and remodeled the existing powder room. Architecture by Mark Brand Architecture. Interior Design by Mark Brand Architecture in collaboration with Applegate Tran Interiors. Lighting design by Luminae Souter. Photos by Christopher Stark Photography.
Sea Rranch Inspired
Sea Rranch Inspired
Culbertson InteriorsCulbertson Interiors
Inspiration for a world-inspired terrace in San Francisco with no cover and feature lighting.
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
Photo of a contemporary back terrace in Other with no cover.
North and South Terraces: Gunn Landscape Architecture and Vert Gardens
North and South Terraces: Gunn Landscape Architecture and Vert Gardens
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
North and South Terraces: Gunn Landscape Architecture and Vert Gardens Photo by: Rikki Snyder © 2012 Houzz
Photo of a contemporary terrace in New York with no cover.
Gardens and Terrace
Gardens and Terrace
Amy JesaitisAmy Jesaitis
Design and constuction of 12' Farm Table. Existing and garage sale bench and chair painted to match.
Photo of a rustic terrace in New York with no cover.
Farm Field Pacific Rim
Farm Field Pacific Rim
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Photo of an expansive world-inspired back terrace in San Luis Obispo with no cover and a potted garden.
NYC Roof Garden: Terrace Composite Deck, Planter Boxes, Container Garden, Plants
NYC Roof Garden: Terrace Composite Deck, Planter Boxes, Container Garden, Plants
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This wrap-around NYC roof garden design in the West Village features a custom-built planter 15'x30' made of red cedar and filled with a lush mix of evergreens, spiral junipers, and flowers. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Wakecrest Residence
Wakecrest Residence
ShubinDonaldsonShubinDonaldson
Benny Chan
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury back terrace in Los Angeles with no cover and a fire feature.
LaCantina Doors
LaCantina Doors
LaCantina DoorsLaCantina Doors
This is an example of a contemporary back terrace in San Diego with no cover.

Terrace with No Cover Ideas and Designs

There’s nothing quite like an outdoor space with a view and if you’re elevated up high then there’s more chance of getting that view. Even if you’re not blessed with a natural view from your home, an elevated space outdoors will at least give you the chance to survey the land in front of you; whether that’s a few square metres or whole acres! A terrace is one way of achieving this as it gives you the flat surface of a patio but elevated; either on a flat roof, as decking in your garden, or extending out from your house at ground level or higher. Whether a terrace is your only outside space and you want it to function as a garden or you’ll be using it as a dining or seating area, there are all sorts of design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a roof garden?

UK homeowners are resourceful when it comes to outside space and will make the most of anything they can get their hands on, so it’s no wonder that in urban areas and cities we look to the roof for a place to get some rays. A roof terrace can work in just the same way as a decking area, but you just may need a few extra elements to make it more comfortable – a way of shading an area from the sun, perhaps a parasol or sun shade, a touch of green to break up the stark nature of a roof, and a drainage system that will stop rain water collecting in colder months. If you want to create a whole garden on your roof you’ll be a little more restricted than when on ground level. Plants may have to remain potted, but you can find companies that design and install green roofs – systems that allow plants to be planted into the roof surface. However, green roofs can be costly and tricky to install, so stick to pots and raised flower beds if you want to stay on the safe side. Loungers, deck chairs and rattan chairs are great pieces of roof garden furniture as they’re portable and can be moved around your rooftop garden easily; perfect for sun chasers. However, if you want to create a larger sense of space for your roof terrace design, think about built-in benches or seating around the sides or a corner of your roof garden.

What to consider when designing garden decking

A decked garden area may look simple once finished, but there are so many factors to consider when it comes to putting together decking ideas. You’ll need to think about the materials you want to use, the balustrades or railings you might choose, whether you will have a raised deck and decking steps, and whether you want decking lights.

Which decking material is best?

Composite decking is a popular choice for outdoor deck material because it offers a combination of practicality and style. The boards are made of wood and plastic fibres so that the classic wooden look is kept but the plastic fibres mean they will be much more durable and easier to maintain than traditional hardwood. If you can’t resist the natural look and feel of hardwood decking boards, then yellow balau, iroko and ipe decking are suitable outdoor boards that will give you the classic feel of a traditional wooden deck. Remember, with hardwood decking you will regularly need to treat the wood to keep it clean, waterproofed and to maintain the colour. As wood is usually more of an investment than composite or plastic decking, it’s a good idea to speak to decking specialists or timber merchants because they will be able to advise you on the best wood for your design and how best to treat it. You may find that different decking materials are better to suited to different types of terraces; whether that’s on a roof, in the garden or on a balcony. Whether you are designing a terrace, balcony or decked garden area from scratch, or just looking to decorate what you already have, take a look through the photos on Houzz to find terrace and balcony ideas and inspiration.
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